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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,529.25, 1,460,816.71 and 405,302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,529.25, 1,460,816.71 and 405,302.57 is: 608,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,529.25 : 1,460,816.71 = 405,302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,529.25/1,460,816.71 = 405,302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,529.25x = 1,460,816.71 × 405,302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,529.25x = 592,072,764,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,072,764,022.67/973,529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,171.52

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